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A cyanohyrdrin of a compound (X) on hydr...

A cyanohyrdrin of a compound (X) on hydrolysis gives an `alpha`-hydroxy acid which shows optical activity after resolution . The compound (X) is:

A

acetone

B

formaldehyde

C

diethyle ketone

D

acetaldehyde

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The correct Answer is:
D
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